The New West, Played Loud

Modern country shaped by outlaw shadows and the California horizon.

The Ponderosa Aces are rooted in the outlaw tradition but restless enough to drag it into the present. The songs lean hard on rhythm, harmony, and the kind of storytelling you pick up from long nights, long drives, and the ghosts of records we grew up on. Our nod as Outlaw Country Band of the Year didn’t change much—it just reminded us we’re part of a lineage. Let's head west.

Upcoming Shows

Previous events

RISQUE ACES - Country Risque & The Ponderosa Aces at Vine LB

Thursday, November 12 @ 7:00PMThu, Nov 12 @ 7:00PM

Vine, 2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814

The Aces will be playing with Country Risque from San Fransisco on their "Crows Fly South" tour!

Free Show - 21 Plus Check them out at https://countryrisque.com/

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The Ponderosa Aces at Mother's Tavern

Saturday, September 12 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM (PDT, UTC-07)Sat, Sep 12 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM (PDT, UTC-07)

Mother's Tavern, 16701 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach CA 92649

The Ponderosa Aces will be honkey tonkin our life away (and maybe setting the sky on fire) at our favorite beachside watering hole. We'll be playing from 5 to 8PM, so drop on by!

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The Ponderosa Aces at Honky Tonk Saloon's Western Night

Wednesday, July 8 @ 7:00PM (PDT, UTC-07)Wed, Jul 8 @ 7:00PM (PDT, UTC-07)

Maui Sugar Mill Saloon, 18389 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

We're joining the Honky Tonk Saloon folk for their first official "Western" night. We'll be playing with a couple other acts, details coming soon.

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The Ponderosa Aces at Vine!

Sunday, June 14 @ 7:00PM (PDT, UTC-07)Sun, Jun 14 @ 7:00PM (PDT, UTC-07)

Vine, 2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814

The Ponderosa Aces are bringing a night of modern outlaw country to Vine!

21+ No Cover

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The Ponderosa Aces playing with Gene Butler and The Rip Gibson Band

Wednesday, June 3 @ 9:00PM (PDT, UTC-07)Wed, Jun 3 @ 9:00PM (PDT, UTC-07)

Ireland's32, 13721 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys, CA

Gene Butler, The Rip Gibson Band, and The Ponderosa Aces bring you a night of country/western to the legendary Ireland's 32 in Van Nuys - Burbank Blvd near Woodman.

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The Ponderosa Aces at Mother's Tavern

Saturday, March 28 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PMSat, Mar 28 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM

Mother's Tavern, 16701 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach CA 92649

The Aces will be playing an extended set at Mother's in Sunset Beach on Saturday afternoon with the full lineup! Come Honky Tonk the afternoon away! FREE - NO COVER (but we might do a few covers ;-)

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The Ponderosa Aces Live at Bixby Knolls First Frday

Friday, March 6 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PMFri, Mar 6 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM

Bixby Knolls First Friday, 3901 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807

FREE - Outdoor Event - Come out to enjoy a stroll in Bixby Knolls for their monthly First Friday event - The Ponderosa Aces will be playing somewhere along Atlantic Ave. Between Carson and Bixby.

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The Ponderosa Aces at The Pike Long Beach

Saturday, December 27, 2025 @ 9:00PM — Sunday, December 28, 2025 @ 12:00AM (PST, UTC-08)Sat, Dec 27, 2025 @ 9:00PM — Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ 12:00AM (PST, UTC-08)

The Pike, 1863 East 4th Stree, Long Beach, CA 90802

Honky Tonk away your Post Xmas blues with some modern outlaw country at The Pike in Long Beach! It's still kind of a holiday though, as we'll be celebrating our own Mike Maddux' birthday! And even though Santa won't be here, we do have some long beards and will accept milk and cookies. FREE - NO COVER

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